The 66th Annual Acres of Diamonds Gala was a Record-Breaking Success!

More than 1,300 guests gathered on Saturday, May 11, 2019 for the 66th Annual Acres of Diamonds Gala at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Raising a record-breaking $1.5M for Temple University Hospital, Philly's black-tie night out for healing, hope and wellness supports the vital, lifesaving work taking place at the hospital and across the region.

"For more than 125 years, Temple University Hospital has helped lead real change in Philadelphia, and our city is better for it," remarked Honorary Gala Chair Mayor Jim Kenney in an inspiring video message to the sold-out crowd.

Larry R. Kaiser, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Temple University Health System welcomed guests, including University President Richard M. Englert, a number of elected officials, 116 individual and corporate sponsors, and members of the boards of Temple University Hospital, Temple University Health System, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and Temple University.

Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, George S. Peters, MD and Louise C. Peters Chair and Professor of Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Surgeon-in-Chief of Temple University Health System accepted the prestigious Diamond Award for her exceptional social responsibility.

Cherry & White Awardee PwC was recognized for their support and commitment to preserving health and wellness in the City of Philadelphia.

To conclude the program, emcee Lauren Hart introduced a special appeal to support the Temple Trauma Center. Assembled guests collectively donated more than $325,000 to support the high quality, lifesaving care provided in one of the highest volume trauma centers in the nation.

Headlined by a private concert by four-time Grammy Award-winners Boyz II Men, one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history, this year's Acres of Diamonds Gala was an incredible success.

If you missed the Gala, consider making a donation in support of Temple University Hospital!

#ShineBright, and see you next year!

Disclaimer: Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care. All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents.